New Jersey Work Injury Attorneys
Construction workers are entitled to workers' compensation benefits when a scaffolding accident or other construction accident causes them to suffer serious on-the-job injuries. However, due to the extreme heights involved, scaffolding accidents frequently result in debilitating injuries that will require much more than what workers' compensation laws allow. At Koles, Burke & Bustillo, L.L.P., our attorneys work hard to help injured construction workers and their families recover full and fair benefits and compensation.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation on any accident cases about your construction accident case. We have three convenient offices to meet the needs of clients in North Jersey and New York City.
Scaffolding accidents can be caused by a number of factors. In some cases, a construction worker falls off the edge of the scaffolding when there are inadequate guardrails. In other cases, a negligent worker operating a forklift or other heavy equipment backs into the scaffolding, causing it to collapse. Our personal injury lawyers handle scaffolding accident claims involving:
- Scaffolding collapses
- Ladder slips off the scaffolding
- Scaffolding constructed on uneven ground
- Scaffolding secured improperly
- Workplace safety violations
When Serious Falls Lead to Debilitating Injuries
A fall from dangerous scaffolding can result in life-changing injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and complex fractures. Not only will these serious injuries end a construction worker's career, they will result in a life-long need for medical attention, rehabilitative therapy, assistance with personal care, and many other physical and emotional needs.
While our attorneys are available to help injured construction workers collect proper workers' compensation benefits, our lawyers also have the experience and skill to evaluate the case in order to determine if other negligent parties can be held financially liable for the injuries that result. While a negligence claim cannot be pursued against the worker's employer, there may be other at-fault parties who can be held financially responsible. Our ability to handle both sides of work injury cases enables our law firm to maximize financial recovery for our clients.
Get the Legal Help You Need
To learn more about Koles, Burke & Bustillo, L.L.P. after a scaffolding accident or other serious construction accident, contact us to schedule a consultation at one of our offices in Jersey City, Bayonne, and New York. You can call us at 201-200-0300 or toll-free at 877-800-0858. We offer a free consultation on any accident cases.
